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Date of birth29 September 1970
BirthplaceLondon, United Kingdom
ProfessionActor, Model, Director
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpouseNeelam Kothari
FamilyDaughter - Ahaana Soni
Samir Soni Biography
Samir Soni is an Indian actor, model and director whose work spans TV, film, theatre and web series. Born in London and raised in Delhi, he rose to wider,長
Early life and backgroundSamir Soni was born on 29 September 1970 in London and grew up in Delhi. He attended St. Xavier’s School in Delhi and later studied at the University of Southern California, where he pursued a double major that included acting. Before returning to India to follow his performing-arts ambitions, he worked for a time in finance in New York.
Career
Samir began his screen career in television with the series Samandar in 1995. He transitioned into film with a role in China Gate (1998). Over the years he has built a career that moves between supporting and leading parts across television and cinema, and he has also worked as a model and director.
A notable early film role came in Baghbaan (2003), where he played an antagonist; the film’s success brought visibility even as his career took an uncertain turn for a period afterwards. He found a significant breakthrough on television with the role of Purab Mehra in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin (2003), which proved to be an important turning point.
Soni’s television work continued to attract attention; his performance in the series Parichay earned him both an Indian Telly Award and an ITA Award for Best Actor in 2012. He expanded into reality television by participating in Bigg Boss 4 in 2010, remaining in the house until the 13th week. He has also appeared in short films, commercials, music videos and stage productions, maintaining an active presence in theatre.
As a filmmaker, Soni wrote and directed My Birthday Song, his directorial debut, a project he developed over three years and released in 2018. He has also acted in crossover and ensemble films such as Dance Like a Man (2004) and has been part of digital content including the ALTBalaji web series Bewafaa Sii Wafaa.
Public profile
Physically, Samir Soni is listed at about 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) and around 75 kg (165 lbs), with brown eyes and black hair. He has been linked publicly with several figures from the modelling and film communities over the years. In his personal life he has been married twice: first to model Rajlakshmi Khanvilkar in 1996 (a marriage that ended the following year), and later to actress Neelam Kothari in January 2011. In 2013 the couple adopted a daughter named Ahaana Soni.
Latest updates
In addition to continuing to act across media, Soni has directed and written feature material and remained active on stage. His more recent screen projects include his directorial feature My Birthday Song (2018) and the ALTBalaji web series Bewafaa Sii Wafaa. He has also been involved in theatre productions and has appeared in various short films, commercials and video songs.
Personal interests
Soni has said he enjoys reading, writing, watching films and travelling, with a particular interest in mysteries and thrillers. He trained in acting at Barry John’s acting school after returning to India to pursue performance full time.
Awards and recognition
Among his accolades are the Indian Telly Award and an ITA Award for Best Actor for his work in Parichay (2012).
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Recent Work
Directorial debut feature film (also credited as writer)
2018Web series on ALTBalaji
Career Highlights
- TV debut in Samandar (1995)
- Film debut in China Gate (1998)
- Breakthrough TV role as Purab Mehra in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin (2003)
- Awarded Indian Telly Award and ITA Award for Best Actor for Parichay (2012)
- Participated in Bigg Boss 4 (2010)
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